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gym vocab
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9th Grade
08/14/2008

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strength
Definition
the ability of the muscles to exert large amounts of force.
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endurance
Definition
the ability of the muscles to be used (contract) over and over again without getting tired.
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flexibility
Definition
the ability of the body to bend, twist, and stretch through a range of motion at a joint(s)
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cardiovascular capacity
Definition
the ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to get and deliver fuel (oxygen) to the exercising muscles during longs periods of exercise.
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body composition
Definition
the percentage of body weight that is fat tissue compared to lean tissue such as muscle and bone.
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agility
Definition
the ability to change your body position quickly in a controlled manner.
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balance
Definition
the ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving
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coordination
Definition
the ability to use your senses (eyes) with your body part(s) (hands and feet) in a smooth and accurate way whiled doing motor tasks.
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power
Definition
the ability to do strength performances quickly (speed + strength)
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perceptual awareness
Definition
the ability to know where your body parts are in relation to space, teammates, opponents, or objects/
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reaction time
Definition
the amount of time it takes to get moving once you see the need to move.
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speed
Definition
the ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
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